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25 Dec 2017
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Question about Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Are there Christian communities in Iran particularly any that pre-date Islam and how do they celebrate Christmas?
Are there Christian communities in Iran particularly any that pre-date Islam and how do they celebrate Christmas?
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- Country or region Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Yes there are churches in main cities of Iran as much as I know and visited one of them namely in Tehran, Isfahan and Mashad. I haven't been in their Christmas ceremony but I know they do celebrate it. Google this: Christmas in Iran
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"Assyrians and Armenians" is what comes to mind first, when asked about Christians in Iran.
I don't know whether they pre-date Islam, though.
I just know that a lot of Armenians were kind of forced to move to Iran in the Safavid era. And that they celebrate Christmas on January 6th.
I don't know whether they pre-date Islam, though.
I just know that a lot of Armenians were kind of forced to move to Iran in the Safavid era. And that they celebrate Christmas on January 6th.
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Oh by the way, I recommend checking out the beautiful "Vank Cathedral" on the Internet.
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